By Josh Hummel | March 29, 2023
Federal Court Decision Among the First to Allow a Data Breach Liability Claim to Proceed Under Common Law Bailment Theory Data breach lawsuits have often struggled to match up the unique realities of data breaches with traditional theories of legal liability. A recent decision from the Southern District of Indiana, however, cut through these issues by allowing a class action claim to proceed on a theory of liability often proposed by commentators as a solution to the data breach liability conundrum but until recently almost uniformly rejected by courts: the common law theory of bailment.
National Law Journal | Profile
By Christine Schiffner | March 29, 2023
"If something hasn't been working before, come up with a new angle. That's, that's how we approach our cases. Thinking outside the box is critical if you want to do cases that change the status quo."
By Riley Brennan | March 28, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit rejected a South Dakota farmer's request for a new trial after his efforts in helping to persuade…
By Riley Brennan | March 28, 2023
A Kansas appeals court has allowed former Kansas State University students' class action suit against the university to survive, finding the plaintiffs sufficiently pled breach of contract claims over the school's move to remote learning during the pandemic.
By ALM Staff | March 27, 2023
The partners leading on 2022's most complex deals relied on ingenuity, deep client relationships and novel arrangements to get their clients' deals done.
By Christine Schiffner | March 27, 2023
U.S. District Judge William Orrick III for the District of Northern California on his two-minute pitch to land a leadership role in an MDL and the importance of diversity in steering committees.
National Law Journal | Conversation
By Christine Schiffner | March 27, 2023
Since the founding of the group with its mission to increase Black and Brown leadership in mass tort and multi-district litigation, the organization has seen several of its members gain key roles in MDL steering committees and growing support from judges.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | March 24, 2023
"The deception is stark, and preys on new parents yearning to simplify their lives, believing that they are buying a product that will ensure they do not have to repeatedly run to the store to buy more diaper disposal bags," the complaint said.
By Amanda Bronstad | March 24, 2023
At least two petitions for a writ of certiorari are pending before the U.S. Supreme Court over incentive awards, which compensate class representatives for their added time and work.
By Michael A. Mora | March 24, 2023
"This is the largest class action ever in the state of Florida in terms of the number of people affected," John H. Ruiz of MSP Recovery Law Firm said in an interview.
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